Tokens of living

Wrought iron French entrance doors. (more…)

Chandeliers have been around for a long time… Therefore there are a lot of chandeliers available on the market! We look for pieces that will stand the test of time in quality and style.

Our fantastic chandeliers are sourced from Europe and are available in:
- Finishes of silver, off-white or rust.
- Round (9 arms) or oval shapes (with 8 or 16 arms).
- With or without shades.

What do we want to achieve when we choose to use chandeliers?
Is it a light we need in that location? Or is it a visual object we need to break the space?
If we need to light that space, what do we want to achieve with that light? Do we want to have a focus light spreading light on the table or do we want to throw light around in that space?

These questions need to be answered first when sourcing for a light or chandelier.
It is important to think about using a chandelier just as a decorative object and/or for its lighting qualities as well.

Chandeliers can do both! They do work as light providers and act as a visual object in a space, particularly in hallways and dining areas.

With these chandeliers you can create some dramatic styling with or without using the separate shades that are available.

Among others, one of the interior designers that has been using our chandeliers on numerous projects is Patricia Stewart. See her stunning work here: www.psddesign.com.au

For this Amsterdam apartment located in the museum district (more…)

Helene Manger sourced and specified a large amount (more…)

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Sharing our passion for Design, Architecture, Interiors, Lighting, the Arts, Living Spaces and the Great Outdoors.

- Emotion in Architecture and Design
Why is it that we feel emotion when we enter a living or working space?
Why is it that a piece of furniture can look fantastic in a photo, but doesn’t give us any feeling when we see it in the flesh?
Why does that particular piece of art move you and not your neighbour?
Why are architects around the world trying to create living or public spaces that inspire you and move you?
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For designing, making and supplying custom furniture, the challenge is to supply our client what he/she expects to receive. Over the years we have found that it is relatively easy to make a drawing or sketch and have it approved by the client. The tricky bit is when the final product is handed over, whether the client has visualized the same end result: To achieve that the expectations of the client will match what we expect to make. This relies a lot on our experience and the client’s perception. (more…)